Sunday, June 27, 2010
Our weekend began with 16 year old grandson, Jacob, returning from his Youth Group's mission trip to Cherokee. His highlight of the week was meeting 10 year old Eric with whom Jacob shared his "Jesus story" at the end of the week. We praise God for Jacob's bold witness to his new friend. Today was a beautiful day of worship and fellowship with our Ascension family. Readings focused on our freedom in Christ ...the fruits of the Spirit...and to follow Christ means to focus on His cross. Sunday night Bible class discussion on Ezekiel kept repeating the words, "Know that I am the Lord." Very uplifting weekend to carry me into my #3 Taxol chemo treatment tomorrow. He has been by my side with minimal side effects and I praise Him for His continued faithfulness. One of our hymns today stated..take my hand and lead me..I will fear no foe..in peace I go. So that is my direction for tomorrow. Then Gary and I will head back to the mountains for more R & R and hopefully a little relief from the Florida heat. We will leave Kevin on his road to recovery and place friends Duane, Jerry, Sheri, Judy M., Barb P in His healing hands. A prayer of thanksgiving is lifted for sister, Mary Ann's good CAT scan and the peace that that brings. We continue to clean out Winter Springs house for our move to Lutheran Haven cottage that will happen in August. We feel so blessed with all the prayers that are said on our behalf and the love that we feel from all our friends and family. We hope that your summer is going well and that you get to experience some relaxation along the way. Love to all, Carol Lynn and Gary
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Yesterday's chemo #2 of Taxol went well and Kevin is getting stronger everyday. We praise and thank God for these blessings. As Joshua 1:5 says, " I will never leave you nor forsake you." It is true ..He is by our side and walks with us daily. Worship this weekend was awesome. Sermons dealing with the life of David reminded us to look to our past and see His deliverance and then look to the future and trust the same. Sang my guiding song on my cancer treatment journey " Great is Thy faithfulness" with highlights of "strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow", "blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside," "morning by morning new mercies I see," "all I have needed Thy hand hath provided...Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me." How beautiful and reassuring. On Purpose Bible study dealt with us being made for a mission...His mission of bringing His Good news to all so one day we can all live together in Heaven. It is all wrapped up in His story found in John 3:16, " For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. " What a promise for all of us. As I close, I ask you to lift up my sister, Mary Ann, for good CAT scan results on Friday...as well as good MRI results for Sheri and Jerry...and continued healing for friend, Judy M. You are all dear to our hearts. We are so blessed with your friendship and your prayers. Love to all, Carol Lynn and Gary
Yesterday's chemo #2 of Taxol went well and Kevin is getting stronger everyday. We praise and thank God for these blessings. As Joshua 1:5 says, " I will never leave you nor forsake you." It is true ..He is by our side and walks with us daily. Worship this weekend was awesome. Sermons dealing with the life of David reminded us to look to our past and see His deliverance and then look to the future and trust the same. Sang my guiding song on my cancer treatment journey " Great is Thy faithfulness" with highlights of "strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow", "blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside," "morning by morning new mercies I see," "all I have needed Thy hand hath provided...Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me." How beautiful and reassuring. On Purpose Bible study dealt with us being made for a mission...His mission of bringing His Good news to all so one day we can all live together in Heaven. It is all wrapped up in His story found in John 3:16, " For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. " What a promise for all of us. As I close, I ask you to lift up my sister, Mary Ann, for good CAT scan results on Friday...as well as good MRI results for Sheri and Jerry...and continued healing for friend, Judy M. You are all dear to our hearts. We are so blessed with your friendship and your prayers. Love to all, Carol Lynn and Gary
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
June 16, 2010
This would have been Mom's 97th birthday...but she's been celebrating them in heaven for the past few years. Been reading "Secure in the Everlasting Arms" by Elisabeth Elliot, whose husband was killed by the Quichua Indians in Ecuado where he was a missionary. Very timely thoughts...reminding us that we shall find the impossible possible and the unendurable endurable...that love equals joy which equals peace...that whatever my lot-it is well...that sickness is forced leisure...and 2 Cor 12:7-9 "My grace is all you need..for power comes to its full strength in weakness." Good thoughts to dwell on in our busy lives. We are giving thanks for 19 year old grandson, Kevin's return home from 5 days in the hospital. Went in on Friday with 104 fever and was finally diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia. He's on meds and will continue to need lots of rest. I started my second set of chemo (Taxol) treatments on Monday with no side effects so far. Will have 11 more weeks of Taxol followed by my radiation. God has been surrounding me with love, friends, good nurses, wonderful husband and family and good health throughout these months. I am so thankful for all of that. Gary and I got to spend 5 days in GA with grandchildren Sam (11) and Anna (8). Lots of fun and games. Found out that their sister, Kara, was offered a teaching job in Lander, Wyoming following her summer at the dude ranch. Julie and Kristy's families met up at Branson while Tyler and Austin attended Kanakuk camp. Then Julie had to fly home early to take care of Kevin. Hopefully your summer is going well and that all the Father's have a special day on Sunday. Love to all, Carol Lynn and Gary
This would have been Mom's 97th birthday...but she's been celebrating them in heaven for the past few years. Been reading "Secure in the Everlasting Arms" by Elisabeth Elliot, whose husband was killed by the Quichua Indians in Ecuado where he was a missionary. Very timely thoughts...reminding us that we shall find the impossible possible and the unendurable endurable...that love equals joy which equals peace...that whatever my lot-it is well...that sickness is forced leisure...and 2 Cor 12:7-9 "My grace is all you need..for power comes to its full strength in weakness." Good thoughts to dwell on in our busy lives. We are giving thanks for 19 year old grandson, Kevin's return home from 5 days in the hospital. Went in on Friday with 104 fever and was finally diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia. He's on meds and will continue to need lots of rest. I started my second set of chemo (Taxol) treatments on Monday with no side effects so far. Will have 11 more weeks of Taxol followed by my radiation. God has been surrounding me with love, friends, good nurses, wonderful husband and family and good health throughout these months. I am so thankful for all of that. Gary and I got to spend 5 days in GA with grandchildren Sam (11) and Anna (8). Lots of fun and games. Found out that their sister, Kara, was offered a teaching job in Lander, Wyoming following her summer at the dude ranch. Julie and Kristy's families met up at Branson while Tyler and Austin attended Kanakuk camp. Then Julie had to fly home early to take care of Kevin. Hopefully your summer is going well and that all the Father's have a special day on Sunday. Love to all, Carol Lynn and Gary
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